Staff / Sr Staff Systems Engineer

SciTec•Boulder, CO

3d•$98,000 - $146,000

About The Position

SciTec, a wholly owned subsidiary of Firefly Aerospace, is a dynamic non-traditional defense contractor that delivers advanced technologies in support of U.S. National Security and Defense. For the past forty-five plus years, we have supported Department of Defense customers by developing innovative remote sensing algorithms, tools, and techniques to deliver world-class data exploitation capabilities supporting missile defense; intelligence, surveillance, & reconnaissance; space domain awareness; and aircraft survivability missions. Important Notice: SciTec exclusively works on U.S. government contracts that require U.S. citizenship for all employees. Applicants that do not meet this requirement will not be considered. SciTec has an immediate opportunity for a talented Staff Systems Engineer to support our programs delivering Next-Generation Missile Warning software in Boulder, CO. This is a unique opportunity to join a small business delivering core capabilities for National defense. You will work within a fast-paced team delivering end-to-end software processing of Overhead Persistent InfraRed (OPIR) sensor data for Missile Warning, Missile Defense, Battlespace Awareness, and Technical Intelligence. SciTec seeks a candidate who will thrive in an environment where they can solve challenging engineering problems in support of critical national security objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in physical sciences, mathematics, engineering, or computer science.
Minimum of two years professional experience in Systems Engineering
Domain experience with remote sensing systems or software architecture
Detail oriented
Good verbal and written communication skills
An active SECRET DoD security clearance or higher

Nice To Haves

Domain experience with remote sensing systems or software architecture, especially experience with OPIR sensor processing.
Experience supporting systems engineering programs in the defense and aerospace fields.
Experience with mission operators.
Additional professional experience in systems engineering beyond five years.
Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering.
Familiarity with SysML or the Cameo/MagicDraw family of tools is a plus.
Ability to read computer code (Python, C++, etc)
Experience with Agile software development methods.
Graduate degrees or coursework in Systems Engineering or related fields.

Responsibilities

Executing systems engineering processes aligned with IEEE 15288.
Performing requirements derivation, decomposition, and allocation
Coordinating between program managers, software developers, and other members of the systems engineering team.
Effective verbal and written communication skills are key for this role.
Designing and modeling systems architectures for remote sensor data processing systems.
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

SciTec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including:
4% Safe Harbor 401(k) match
100% company paid HSA
Medical insurance, with a choice of 2 buy-up options
80% company paid Dental insurance
100% company paid Vision insurance
100% company paid Life insurance
100% company paid Long-term Disability insurance
Short-term Disability insurance
Annual Profit-Sharing Plan
Discretionary Performance Bonus
Paid Parental Leave
Generous Paid Time Off, including Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Pay
Flexible work hours
The pay range for this position is $98,000 - $146,000 / year.
SciTec considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills.
This is not a guarantee of compensation.
SciTec is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. VET/Disabled.